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4 MIN READ

Medical assistants, front line of patient care: One practice's winning strategy

Well-trained medical assistants can free physicians from routine administrative and clinical tasks. Implementing a professional development program can increase ability to contribute to the practice.

Scope of Practice
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6 MIN READ

How new Medicare payment system intends to help small practices

Draft regulations released on new Medicare payment system outline intent to ease physicians’ administrative burdens—including for those in small or rural medical practices.

Payment & Delivery Models
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4 MIN READ

Why your medical practice needs a health coach

When patients learn healthy behaviors, they reduce the amount of medical care needed. Help patients by employing a trained health coach to promote lifestyle changes. Freeing up your time reduces burnout.

Scope of Practice
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3 MIN READ

4 steps to prepare for Medicare's new payment systems

Details of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) regulations still are being hammered out. Prepare your practice for one of the two new Medicare payment systems.

Payment & Delivery Models
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4 MIN READ

3 principles driving new Medicare payment systems

According to Andy Slavitt, acting administrator of CMS, the goal of the new Medicare payment system is to allow physicians to focus on patient care. Measures to make the system flexible and easy to use are key principles.

Medicare & Medicaid
6 MIN READ

Medicare claims data release

Increase understanding of the AMA's position on CMS' release of Medicare-billed charges and payment data.

Medicare & Medicaid
2 MIN READ

Fair contracting

Stay informed using the AMA's resources to help regulate appropriate state laws related to managed care contracting.

Claims Processing
6 MIN READ

Evaluating & negotiating payment options

Physicians thinking about transitioning from fee-for-service payment to risk-based reimbursement can evaluate options to make an educated choice.

Claims Processing
4 MIN READ

Statement on lobbying

Read the AMA's position on applicants attempting to influence either CPT Advisors or the Editorial Panel on a code change request.

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